Column-setting device.



l Patented July 2, 1912.

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J. E. UONZELMAN. COLUMN SETTING DEVICE. l APPLIoATIoN ljILn JULY 1s, 1911.

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J. E. CONZELMAN. COLUMN. SETTING DEVICE. APPLIuAHom' FILED JULY 1s, 19'11.

Patented 3111512, 1912.

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W I a JOHN is. coNzELMAN, or

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ST. LOUISMISSOURI, VASSIGNOR TO UNIT CONSTRUCTION I Y COMPANY, OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, A'CORPORATION 0F DELAWARE.

COLUMN-SETTING DEVICE.

Specication of Letters Patent.

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Application filed July 13, 1911'. Serial No. 638,244,

whom it may concern: y Be itknown that I, JOHN E, QonzELMAN, a citizen of the United States, residing at the vented certain new` and useful lmproyements in Column-Setting Devices, of which the .following is a specification.

j'fThis' invention4 consists of an improved,`

column-setting 'device that is particularly" adapted to be used vidually molded concrete column in an upright. position ina structure during the erection of a structure, although adapted, of course, for similarly supporting metal columns or other columns.

' In the accompanying drawings forming part of this specification, in which like numbers of reference denote like parts wherever they occur, Figure 1 is a top plan view of my, ,column-setting device in conjunction with a concrete column; 2 is a side elevation of same; Fig. 3 1s an end elevation of same; and Fig. 4 is a perspective view ofan alternate form of the invention. LTheolevice' comprises a pair of timbers 1 between which .the column 2 is clamped as hereinafter described. The timbers 1 eX- terid substantially parallel to each other on opposite sides of the column 2 and are preferably connected by a pair of rods 3, one of said rods being located near. one face of said column and the 'other of said rods being located near the opposite face of said column. The rods 3 pass through openings 4 in each timber 1, and are provided with washers 5, both ends of each rod being ,screw-threaded, to i', receive nuts 6, which, when tightened yagainst the washers 4, draw the timbers 1l toward each other and thereby cause said timbers to clamp the column 2 firmly therebetween. A plurality of openings 4 are provided in each timber 1 for one of the rods 3 and are arranged so that said rod can be inserted through openings eithernearer or farther away from the other rod 3 when -it is desired to clamp a smaller or a larger column between the timbers 1. If desired,

, .each timber lean bc provided .with a pair of pl'ats 7, said platesbeing' set in depres-l sions ln .opposite sides of said timber and havingopenings that register with the' P111* State of Missouri, have in i for supporting an ind1- H `The rods 3 are preferably i rality of openings 5 for one of the rods 3.

By this arrangement,` the timbers 1 can be inverted or interchanged when the sides thereof become worn.

Each timber 1 is disposed approximately horizontal and is supported at one end thereof on a Vtimber 8 and at the other end Patented July 2,1912.

thereof on a timber 9, saidV timbers 8 and4 9 being disposed approximately horizontal and extending at substantially a right-angle to each timber 1. A bolt 10, which passes through an opening 11 in timber 1 and, also, through an opening 12 in timber 8, bears a washer 13 and a nut 14 and holds said timber 1 in place on timber 8, there being a plurality of openings 12'insaid timber 8. The timber 8 contains a plurality of openings 12 Vfor each bolt 10, so as to allow the timbers 1. to be adjusted for a larger or smaller column 2, and has a pair of plates 15 set in depressions in the upper face thereof and another pair of plates 15 set in depressions in the lower face thereof, each pair of plates being provided with a plurality of openings that register with the openings 12 in4 sald timber. -This arrangement allows the timber 8 tobe inverted when either the upper or the lower face thereof becomesworn.

`-Eacli timber 1 is provided with an angle- `iron or eleat'lG, which is fastened to the in- Aner side thereof by means of a bolt or bolts 17 lor other suitable means, said angle-iron being disposed substantiallyl vertical,"n order to fit against a faceA` of .the'jl blumnl 2. locatediearer the ends of each timber lvthat rest on -timber 9 than the ends thereof that rest on'timber 8 and one of said rods passes through an openf ing in said anglebar 16. A bar'18 ,is s'e` cured to said timber 1 by means of af bolt or bolts 19-or other suitable means and extends throughv an opening 20 in timber 9, be-

ing provided with a washer 21 and having its end s orewlthreaded to receive a nut 22', which when tightened against the washer 21, draws the timber 9 toward the angle-bars 16 and thereby causes said timber 9 and angle-bars 16 to clamp the column 2 firmly therebetween. A plurality of openings 20 are formed in timber 9 for each bar 18 so as to allow the timbers l to be adjusted for a largeror av smaller column.. vA pair of platesv 2,3 is set in depressions in the face of and timber 9 are clamped firmly against op" timber 9, in order to prevent same from becoming' Worn, and contains a plurality of` posite faces of said columns, as hereinabove described. The timbers 1 are clamped against the column 2 at a suiiicient distance above the door or ground 24 to allow a jack-screw 'timber 8. The.jack-screws 25 are tightened against the timbers 8 and 9 and are adjust-v ed in the usual manneruntil the timbers 1 and 9 and angle-bars 16 hold said column in an upright position, after which the hoisting apparatus is released from the column and the timbers 1 and 9 and angle-bars 16 hold same in a vertical position. Whenever the base of the column 2 is set in plastic grout o1' concrete, the timbers 1 can be clamped against the sides of the column and the timber -9 and angle-irons 16 ca n be clamped against the faces of the column suflicient to support the column in an upright position and, also, to remove the Weight of the column from the plastic grout or concrete until after same has set.

The column referred to herein may be either :in all-concrete column, or may be a reinforced concrete column, or may be either a metal, Wood, or stone column, vor may be a column in which an ordinary metal column is surrounded by concrete, and said column may, also, be of any size or shape.

It is to be understood that angle-irons, channel-irons, or the like, can be substituted for the timbers 1, 8, and 9, when so desired.

In the alternate form of the invention depicted in Fig. 4, the plates 7, 15, and 23 are provided with slots 2G, 27, and 28 that register with similar slots in timbers 1, 8, and 9, respectively, in lieu of Athe spaced openin s 4, 12, and 20` so as to allow the rod 3, bolts 10, and bar 18 to be adjusted.

I claim:

1. A column-setting device comprising a pair of members, means connecting said members for clamping same to opposite sides of a column, cleats borne bysaid mem bers, cross-pieces supporting the ends of said members, and means secured to said memward said cleats,.thereby to umn therebetween.

'bers fordrawing one oisaidQcross-,pieees to-A clamp coljen,

2. lA, 'column-setting devicecomps'igiaz pair of members, mear'connectingsaidmem-'f p bers for clamping same to opposite sidesof; "fi

a column, cleats borne vby saidmembers,

cross-pieces supporting the ends Vof 'said members, `means secured to lsaid,members for drawing one of said cross-pieces-'toward said cleats, thereby'. to clamp:A the column l bers, cross-pieces supportingv th'eends v said members, means secured' to said' inclubers for drawing one'Y of said cross-pieces ing the "other of saidcross-pieces fosa-id members.

osite ytowardv said cleats, thereby 4te clzmpnthe;y column therebetween, and ,means for secure.

4. A column-setting device comprising a Y pair ofI members, and a pair `of rods'c0n-. necting said members an'd having'means A:for

clamping said members against oppositev sidesv of a column, 'one of said rods bein .lo-'I y. cated near one face `of the .column an the other of said rods being located near tlie y opposite face of the column, there being a. plurality of openings provided in eachv of said members for one of said rods. j

5. A column-setting device comprising a' pair of members, a pair of-'rods connecting said members and having means for clamping said members against opposite sides ofa column, one of said rods, being located near one face of' the column and the other of said rods being located near the opposite.

face of the column, there being a plurality of openings. provided in each o'f said members for one of said rods, each of'said memf bers having depressions in o posite sides thereof, and plates set in sai. depressions and having openings registering with the openings in said member.

' 6. A column-setting device comprising a i pair of members, means connecting said members for` clamping same against ,opposite sides of a column, and cross-pieces Supporting the ends of said members, one of said 'cross-pieces' being relatively longer than the other.

7. A column-setting device comprisinga pair of members, means connecting said members for 'clamping same against opposite sides of a column, cross-pieces support.-A

ing the ends of said members, one of said cross-pieces being relatively longer than the other, and bolts securing said members to.

the short cross-piece.

other, and bolts securing said members tov the short cross-piece, there being a plurality of openings in the short cross-piece for said bolts.

9. A column-setting device comprising a paii" of members, means connecting said Vmembers for clamping same against oppo- ,bars secured piece and having means site sides of a column, cross-pieces supporting the ends of said members, one of said: being relatively longer than the cross-pieces other, and bolts securing said members to the short crosspiece, there being a plurality of openings in the short cross-piece for said bolts, said short cross-piece having depressions in the upper and lower faces thereof, and plates set in said depressions and having openings registering with the openings in said short cross-piece.

10. A column-setting device comprising a pair of members, means connect-ing said members for clamping same against opposite sides of a column, cleats borne by said members, cross-pieces supporting the ends of said members, one of said cross-pieces being relatively longer than the other, and a. pair of to said members, said bars eX- in the long crossfor drawing the thereby tending through openings long cross-piece toward said cleats',

to clamp the column between said long cross.

piece and said cleats.

11. A column-setting device comprising a pair of members, mea-ns connecting said members for clamping same against opposite sides ofa column, cleats borne by said members, cross-pieces supporting the ends of said members, one of said cross-pieces being relatively longer than the other, and a pair of bars secured to said members, said bars eX- tending through openings in the long crosspiece and .having 4means for drawing the long cross-piece toward said cleats, thereby to clamp the column between said long cross piece and said cleats, there being a plurality of openings in said long cross-piece for each of said bars.

12. A column-setting device comprising a pair ot members, means connect-ing said members for clamping same against opposite sides of a column, cleats borne by said members, crosspieces supporting the ends of said members, one of said cross-pieces being relatively longer than the other, a pair of bars secured, to said members, said bars extending through openings in the long cross-piece and having means for drawing the long cross-piece toward lsaid cleats, thereby to pair of members, 'members for clamping same against oppo- Vthird side of the column,

clamp the column between said long crosspiece and vsaid cleats, and adjustable supports for said cross-pieces, rality of openings in said long cross-piece for each of said bars, said long cross-piece having depressions in a face thereof and plates set in said depressions and having openings registering with the openings inv said long crosspiece. 13. A colu1nn-setting device comprising a means connecting said site sides of a column, said members having means for permitting adjustmentof said connecting means, cross-pieces supporting the ends of said members, one of said crosspieces being relatively longer than the other, means connecting said members with the long cross-piece, said,long cross-piece having means for permitting adjustment of said last-nientioned connecting means, and bolts securing said members to the short crosspiece, said short cross-piece having means Jfor permittin adjustment of said bolts.

14. In a co umn settingl device, a pair of spaced members for engagement on opposite sides of a column, means for clamping said members to said column sides, means in the space between Asaid members to engage a means on the under sides of the said members for engaging a fourth side of the column, and means for drawing said last named means against said fourth side of the column.

15. In a column setting device, a pair of spaced members for engagement on opposite sides of a column, means for clamping said members to said column sides, means in the space between said members to engage a third side ofthe column, means on the under sides of the said members for engaging a fourth side of the column, and means for. drawingfsaid last named means against said fourth side of the column, including bars secured to said members and having off-set portions which are threaded at their ends and extend through openings provided therefor in said means for engaging arfourth side of the column, and nut's on said threaded ends of said bars which abut the last named means.

16. In a column setting device, a pair of members for engagement on opposite sides of a column, means to draw said members in clamping engagement with the column, means between the members against which a third side of the column abuts, means opthere being a plu- 17. In a column setting device, 'a pair of draw the letter against' foulfth sideof the?k 10 longitudinal 4members for engagement 0n column. x l opposite sides of a column, cross-pieces at In testimony whereof- I have hereunto 1 opposite ends of said members, and arranged axed my signature in the presence of two on one of the horizontal faces thereof, means Witnesses.

to draw the members together,.mev ans' be-l JQHN E. CONZELMAN'. tween the members to engage a third side of Witnesses: A

the column,` and means connected to eachV y D. P. LANE, I' q member and to one of the cross-pieces to s ..ARCHEB W. R-Iol'iiums.4v 

